Independence Project provides non-residential assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services in addition to general education about substance abuse and related issues. These services are also available to families of substance abusers and other concerned persons whether or not the abuser is receiving treatment. Our community based outpatient substance abuse agency offers a resource to families and individuals who are: * Questioning if their use of alcohol and/or drugs is problematic. * Coping with an active substance abuser. * Needing continued counseling after completing a residential rehabilitation, detoxification, or halfway house program. * Needing information on the disease of substance abuse. * Experiencing the crisis symptoms of relapse.Our Philosophy We believe that counseling is a process that promotes emotional health through a therapeutic realtionship. Counseling encourages change in three realted areas: Insight, Group Interaction, and Behavior. With support and interpretation offered by the counselor, a client can gain increased emotional honesty and self-acceptance. Group interactions help to develop a client's social skills and ability to form satisfying and productive relationships. Behavioral change, facilitated by the counselor, enables the client to solve problems effectively and realize personal goals.

Payment Assistance: Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Specializing in
DUI/DWI offenders

Kindness Matters, Julie Marquis - Licensed alcohol and drug counselor; 18 years experience working with alcohol and other addictions, as well as working with family members or affected others. I teach skills for relapse prevention including skills for coping with anxiety triggers, depression, feelings and loss.

* Certified in DEEP * Experienced in working with women with addictions who are survivors of domestic violence, working to regain custody of their children and/or want to learn assertiveness skills. * Experienced working with both males and females who are involved in the legal system. * Trained in Smoking/Tobacco Cessation

Specializing in
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men

Prescription drug abuse and opiate addiction impact millions of Americans each year. You and/or your loved one are not alone in fighting this debilitating disease. Colonial Management Group, LP (CMG) understands the difficulties of the social stigma associated with being addicted and we believe an independent and constructive lifestyle is attainable. Our priority is to stabilize each patient, individually, by providing medically monitored treatment combined with psychosocial rehabilitation services in our safe and clinically supportive environment. This allows the patient to make positive changes in their lives in an atmosphere of dignity and respect in a therapeutic and appropriate time frame for each individual.

CMG operates a number of nationally recognized and accredited methadone treatment centers dedicated to helping these individuals and their families regain control of their lives. Addiction is recognized as a chronic disease by the World Health Organization, the American Medical Association, the National Institute of Drug Addiction, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and many others. As such, addiction has been clinically proven to be managed with appropriate medication and counseling. Our comprehensive treatment programs begin with a detailed psychological assessment and initial treatment plan at induction. Our highly skilled staff then guides patients through a medically supervised stabilization period that integrates individual, group and family counseling along with state of the art medication treatments such as methadone and Suboxone, followed by continuing outpatient care throughout the medical maintenance phase. When the treatment plan is followed, and the medications are taken as directed, this treatment philosophy is proven to suppress symptoms of opiate withdrawal, decrease cravings for opiates, reduce illicit opiate use, block the effects of other opiates, and assist patients in staying committed to treatment and a lifestyle of recovery. We take great pride in treating our patients with dignity and respect in each phase of their treatment experience.

Methadone, as an opiate, is a central nervous system depressant and is not a cure for opiate addiction. It is a pharmacological tool which suppresses withdrawal symptoms, lessens the cravings for opiates and coupled with counseling, facilitates those interpersonal interactions involved in strengthening motivations, changing lifestyles and breaking the cycle of life patterns and stress reactions underlying relapse. Methadone is a long acting, synthetic drug first used for the treatment of drug addiction in the United States in the 1960’s. It has a 40-year history of demonstrated success in the treatment of opiate addiction. When used in proper doses in maintenance treatment, methadone does not create euphoria, sedation or an analgesic effect. Doses must be individually determined by the medical staff. Methadone maintenance is a long-term treatment for opiate addictions of all types. There is no specific length of time in a medicated assisted program that is best for everyone. Since methadone programs are voluntary, the length of time spent in treatment depends greatly on the patient. The longer you stay in treatment, the greater your chances for success. Initially, the patient must visit the clinic regularly and receive his/her medication, yet over time the successful patient earns privileges. These can include fewer clinic visits and eligibility for take home medications as allowed by your state regulations. This allows many patients to lead normal, productive lives, working and caring for their families and enjoying an active social life; all on an outpatient basis so your life is minimally disrupted.

Contact one of our locations now and speak to the clinic staff so they can assist you or your loved one plan an appropriate treatment program tailored to your needs

Payment Assistance: Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors), Payment assistance (Check with facility for details)

Languages: ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

Specializing in
Men

The Bangor Half-Way House was established in 1965 by a grass-roots group people in recovery along with the support of family members and friends. In1968, the Men’s Halfway Housebecame the first public treatment program for alcoholism in northern Maine. In 1981, the Women’s Halfway House became the first Women’s residential program in Maine. As services expanded to include correctional programs, Wellspring, Inc. was established to provide all treatment services while The Bangor Half-Way House, owner of the two residential program buildings, continued as a separate corporation with the mission “…to maintain a home for individuals seeking rehabilitation from alcoholism and other drug abuse” maintaining the residential facilities.

Acknowledging the needs of Wellspring graduates for safe and affordable housing, The Bangor Half-Way House, with the help of a variety of grants made possible by the Maine State Housing Authority, purchased and renovated two apartment buildings. Nine affordable rental units opened in 2004 for graduates of substance abuse treatment programs. Tenants are expected to be in an outpatient or other recovery program and remain alcohol and drug free while transitioning into the community.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

To provide residential and outpatient services that foster recovery for those affected by addiction, including those affected with co-occurring mental health disorders.

Payment Assistance: Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors), Payment assistance (Check with facility for details)

Languages: ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

Specializing in
Criminal justice clients

Wellspring is located in Bangor, Maine. We provide mental health and addictions counseling at our outpatient office on Hammond Street and co-occurring disorder services at our men’s and women’s halfway house.